El deterioro
Example: El deterioro del edificio afecta la seguridad de todos.
Definition
"El deterioro" refers to the process or state of something becoming worse in condition or quality over time. It often describes physical damage or decline, such as when a building or object loses its strength, value, or functionality.
Etymology
The term "el deterioro" comes from the Latin verb 'deteriorare,' meaning 'to make worse.' It entered Spanish maintaining the sense of decline or worsening, commonly used to describe gradual damage or degradation. Did you know? The root 'deterior-' relates to 'worse' or 'inferior' in Latin.
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"El deterioro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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